The journey that followed was uneventful.
Everyone has finally seen how steep Huashan Mountain is.
They leave Mao Nv Cave, pass through Cloud Gate, arrive at Qingke Ping, and then pass through Thousand-Foot Crevice.
This is a gap between the cliffs. Ancient ancestors chiseled rocks in the cliff to climb up. The inclination angle is almost straight up and down.
The steps are extremely narrow, only half a step, and the ice and snow have not disappeared.
Huashan in this world is not like Li Yan's previous life. It has various protections and chains to pull the force. It is empty and almost like an ice slide.
If it weren't for the skill of a few people, even Wang Dao Xuan and Yan Jiuling would often roll over the mountains and ridges.
This place is also known as Taihua Throat, and it is said that it was opened during the Han Dynasty.
Originally, the mountain was so dangerous that there was no road. Someone saw the ape jumping up and down, shuttling between the cliffs, and followed the ape to climb up, and then they discovered this road.
Du Fu once said in a poem, "The carriage enters the valley with no way to return, and the arrow reaches the sky with First Gate."
Of course, this is also the key point to guard the mountain gate.
On the top of the cliffs on both sides, there are small grottoes, no more than one foot high, like shrines, neatly lined up in a row, and covered with stone carvings of immortals and gods.
Li Yan can smell the incense lingering on the statues, and the gods are gathering together, as if many immortals are looking down at them as they pass by.
Two Daoists stood at the top exit. Seeing a few people from a distance, they respectfully raised their hands and asked, "But Daoist Li from Chang'an?"
"Exactly."
Li Yan quickened his pace and left Thousand-Foot Crevice quickly.
He raised his head and looked carefully, and saw two Daoists, one tall and one short, one fat and one thin, both wearing Dark Taoist Robe and carrying Treasure Sword.
Completely different from the Daoist at the foot of the mountain, these two people had clear eyes and much kinder expressions.
"Pindao Yu FengZi."
"Pindao Yu HanZi."
The two Daoists introduced themselves, then smiled and said, "Master asked us to wait here and said that we must entertain Layman Li from Chang'an."
Seeing everyone coming up, the two men immediately raised their hands and said, "Everyone, please come with us."
Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect is huge in scale, almost controlling the entire Divine Land sect, and the internal factions are even more complex.
Li Yan and Pure Yang Institute have never known each other, so they treated each other so warmly because of the previous warning.
The crowd followed the Daoist, walked through the steep mountain wall, trudged through the snow and severe cold, and soon arrived in front of a Daoist temple.
"Everyone, this is Wangxian Temple, which is often used by colleagues in the sect to rest. The meal has been prepared. You can rest first. Master will be here later."
The short and fat Yu HanZi introduced with a smile.
Li Yan asked quickly, "We are participating in the ritual of opening the cellar. Where are the fellow Daoists who came earlier?"
The tall and thin Yu FengZi replied, "This is North Peak, they are at Lotus Peak. Don't worry, the environment here is better."
After saying that, he winked.
Li Yan understood immediately, raised his hands and said with a smile, "Thank you very much. As you two said, this place is very nice."
Walking into Wangxian Temple, the ancient cypresses are lush and isolated from the hustle and bustle.
The buildings in the temple are simple, with snow-covered eaves and stone railings and red walls. They look very old.
The Wing Room arranged for them is also simple and elegant. The wooden bed exudes rosin, the bedding is warm, there is fragrant tea brewing on the coffee table by the window, and the green smoke from the incense burner in the corner is soothing.
Soon, the Daoist boy presented the vegetarian meal.
Stir-fried fungus with bamboo shoots, soft red date cake, vegetable soup and vegetarian dumplings.
To be honest, the appearance is okay, but the taste can only be said to be average.
But being able to eat hot food at the top of Huashan Mountain is already a luxury. After all, food cannot be grown on the mountain, and all supplies need to be transported by manpower.
After everyone devoured their food and drank several pots of hot tea, the fatigue of climbing was gone.
Yu FengZi The master he mentioned has not yet arrived, so everyone just chatted and passed the time.
Yan Jiuling has become the center. He is knowledgeable and knows all about the various allusions of Huashan. He quotes the classics and makes everyone listen with gusto.
He sighed, "I never thought that Mao Nv actually exists..."
I had seen Li Yan with my own eyes, and I especially remembered the terrifying appearance of Mao Nv, so I asked, "It sounds like Brother Yan knows a lot about Mao Nv. Can you tell me about it?"
"Of course."
Yan Jiuling smiled and said, "This Mao Nv was originally a palace maid in the Qin Dynasty. Later, she escaped into Huashan during the Qin Dynasty."
"She was taught secret techniques by immortals. It is said that she can live forever by eating pine needles. There are related records in <Biographies of Immortals> during the Han Dynasty..."
"In the early years of Emperor Taizong, Tao Taibai went to Huashan to collect herbs and claimed to have seen Mao Nv and even talked to her. The same was true for Cai Yuanchang. He saw a woman in Huashan. Her body was covered with green hair, her eyes were charming, and she walked like flying."
"It is rumored that this Mao Nv doesn't know how to be hungry or cold. Whenever it is quiet at night, he will look towards Worship the Big Dipper..."
Li Yan After listening, I felt thoughtful.
He thought to himself that after hearing this allusion, he felt that it was related to <Longevity Immortal Treasury>.
Eating pine needles can lead to longevity. Is it some kind of dietary method?
Perhaps because of this, Mao Nv Divine Soul can survive to this day and not be washed away by the incense.
It's a pity that it has been too long to explore. Although I can communicate with gods, I can't talk to them. I really don't know what happened in the first place.
Seeing that Yan Jiuling was so knowledgeable, Li Yan's heart moved and he took out something from his arms. It was Phoenix Gold Ornament that he got from Yuan Ba.
"Brother Yan, do you recognize this thing?"
After Yan Jiuling took it, he looked at it carefully, the surprise in his eyes became more and more intense, and asked, "Where did you get Great Hero Li? This is the order of Jing Shamans. I didn't expect Guanzhong also has it."
"Got it from a friend."
Li Yan said casually and asked, "Jing Shamans... is it the inheritance from Jingchu?"
Yan Jiuling nodded. "Yes, this thing involves some secrets. To be honest, I am also researching it. Its source involves National Sacrifice Ritual."
"Although there were national sacrifices in the past dynasties, they were all different. The Xia and Shang Dynasties did not dare to say it, but the Zhou Dynasty was the first to have the name of 'Sheji'. Zhou Dynasty paid a lot of attention to the etiquette, adhering to the etiquette of the Xia and Shang Dynasties. As the saying goes, 'The Zhou Dynasty was in charge of the second generation, and it was full of culture'..."
"On weekends, Collapse of Ritual and Music, the vassal states all have their own emphasis on sacrifices. For example, Qi, Lu and the three Jin Dynasties, they are Attendant the Five Emperors and Eight Gods of Qi..."
"And Chu Kingdom only believes in the three emperors, namely Yellow Emperor, Emperor Jun and Emperor Zhuanxu, and also Attendant ten gods, such as Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Lord of the East, Lord of the Clouds, Xiang Lord, etc..."
"As for the land of Qin, more emphasis is placed on its main god Shaohao White Emperor, which is our god of Western Peak Mount Hua. Therefore, when the Han Emperor killed the white snake to revolt, the white snake was said to be the son of White Emperor, symbolizing the destruction of Qin..."
"When the Han Dynasty was first established, new rituals were established, and the gods from all over the country were ordered to enter the Chang'an to be sacrificed together with the old gods of Qin. The "Historical Records·Fengchan Book" said: The Liang Shamans is to worship the heaven and the earth...Jin Shamans, the Five Emperors, Lord of the East, Lord of the Clouds, Siming...Qin Shamans, the owner of the shrine, the witch protector...Jing Shamans, under the ancestral hall, Wu Xian, Siming..."
Secret blessings from the Han Palace!
Li Yan suddenly understood, isn't this the source of Night Crying Man and the Shangshan lineage...
Yan Jiuling continued, "At the end of the Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, Orthodox Xuan Gate rose up, and Mystical Arts Sect caused trouble, the sacrifices in the original Han Palace were stopped, and the related Witch Ritual also returned to various places. This thing is the Jing Shamans warrant..."
As he spoke, a smile appeared on his lips, "I have been interested in this ancient Rite of Sacrifice since I was a child, and I have collected many such objects at home. Unfortunately, I have to go to the capital to take the exam, otherwise I will invite Great Hero Li to keep it for me."
Li Yan said seriously, "If you have time, I will pay you a visit."
Hearing Yan Jiuling's words, he had a premonition.
These things may be related to God Ascender.
While everyone was talking, the sky was already dark, and the bright moon was rising in the night sky.
Suddenly, there was the sound of chaotic footsteps outside the Daoist temple, and a Old Taoist was seen striding in with many Daoists.
He is tall and tall, with white beard and hair, strong facial features, and a rosy face. He looks quite young, but he walks with great momentum and is quite imposing.
After Li Yan saw it, his expression suddenly changed slightly.
He could feel that there was no smell on Old Taoist's body. This was a performance only seen by warriors holding pills, indicating that the other party was at least a Pellet Strength master.
This is rare in Xuanmen. After all, monks still focus on magic.
"I am a poor Daoist, Jing XuZi, who is from Chunyang Temple, and I have met many lay people." Old Taoist's voice was gentle, and there was a faint sound of thunder.
Although his conversation was refreshing, he had an inexplicable aura that shocked everyone.
"I've met senior!"
Everyone hurriedly greeted him.
Even Sha LiFei put away his playful smile.
After all, they are both Guanzhong Xuan Gate. After some introductions, they actually became related.
It turns out that Old Taoist and Xianyang City, the temple blessing member of the God's Temple, Qing YangZi, are close friends. With this relationship, their conversations become even more intimate.
Jing XuZi sighed, "I would like to thank you Li Xiaoyou this time. If you hadn't warned me, something serious would have happened."
"This Drought Demon ferocious creature caused turmoil in the late Tang Dynasty and has been suppressed by Dragon Tiger Mountain. When the previous dynasty faced a confrontation between the north and the south and the world fell into war, it disappeared."
"Chang'an Enforcement Hall was damaged by more than half, and it took a lot of manpower and material resources to transport it to Huashan. If something happens here, how can I, Pure Yang Palace, have the dignity to guard Huashan?"
Li Yan quickly handed over his hand and said modestly, "It's all God Mao Nv's warning. I'm just passing it on for you."
"No need to be polite, not everyone can have the ability to communicate with the gods."
Jing XuZi waved his hand and took out the small wooden box in his hand, "This thing was killed because of my warning. I don't dare to take credit for it, so I give it to you as a thank you gift."
After that, he opened the small wooden box under the curious eyes of everyone.
What I saw inside was a lizard-like Strange Beast, with a long and narrow body, only about one foot, with six legs and two ridges on its back.
"This is Fei Yi?"
A trace of curiosity arose in Li Yan's eyes, "This is a legendary object in <"Classic of Mountains and Seas">. I didn't expect to see it with my own eyes."
Jing Xuzi nodded and replied, "It's just the Fei Yi larvae."
Li Yan was a little confused and raised his hands and said, "Forgive me for being ignorant, junior, but what is the use of this thing? Isn't it a monster? Does it still have a demonic aura?"
"Hahaha..."
Jing XuZi stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Between heaven and earth, there is a way for Yin and Yang. Fei Yi was born due to disaster. Although there is disaster, it is also blessing."
"The evil spirit has been eliminated by us and suppressed on the top of Mount Huashan. It will dissipate in three days."
"This Fei Yi corpse can also be called Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. All epilepsy, madness, and all Gu worms can be cured by drying it, grinding it into powder and swallowing it, and you can cure it in one bite!"
Li Yan When he heard it, his eyes suddenly lit up.
According to this statement, this thing is incredible.
Medicines that can cure a certain disease instantly are considered miracle medicines, not to mention that they can also kill Gu worms.
If you encounter a witchcraft master in the future, there will be a way to rescue you.
"Then you're welcome, junior."
With this harvest, Li Yan will naturally not miss it and accept it respectfully.
Jing XuZi stroked his beard and said with a smile, "You deserve this. In addition, on the day the cellar is opened, the children can be the first to go and choose."
After hearing this, Li Yan and Wang Dao Xuan thanked them immediately.
It is very important to know which batch to select after opening the cellar. Generally speaking, Orthodox Xuan Gate is chosen first, followed by the local dharma lineage, and those who have obtained the token from the side door are selected last.
By then, there will only be scraps left.
There is no way, this is Xuanmen, and the rules between heaven and earth have always been the same. Those with big fists eat meat, and those with no ability drink soup.
"My little friend, I can stay here with peace of mind. If anything happens, I can tell you to Yu FengZi. I am busy with everything, so I won't disturb the laymen's rest."
After some explanation, Old Taoist left in a hurry, obviously he had important matters to deal with.
Everyone looked at each other and smiled. This opportunity just came to Huashan Mountain, which was obviously a good sign.
At this moment, Yan Jiuling hesitated, gritted his teeth, and said, "Young Hero Li, I have something to ask you for help."
After some conversation, Li Yan had a very good impression of Yan Jiuling, and smiled and said, "Brother Yan, please tell me."
Yan Jiuling raised his hand and said, "My mother got mad three years ago. I have searched for famous doctors to no avail. I also tried to treat Xuan Gate People to no avail. She is crazy all day long and can't even take care of herself."
"As a son of man, I am really worried. I am searching the mountains and praying to the gods for my mother to get better..."
Li Yan knew what he meant as soon as he heard it, and smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, you just go to Beijing to take the exam. We are about to leave Guanzhong."
"Your family is in Yiling, right? Just write a letter and I'll come to you for treatment."
According to Jing XuZi, if this Fei Yi is dried and ground into powder, only a small amount can cure diseases and help save individuals. It is not a big deal.
"Thank you Young Hero Li."
Yan Jiuling said with gratitude on his face, "I have family assets, so I won't let you suffer any loss."
After that, he hurried back to the house to write a letter.
Li Yan smiled slightly and looked at Sha LiFei and Wang Dao Xuan.
"How about heading to Ezhou later?"
"Okay, I was thinking of going to Jingchu Region to experience it..."
The next day, when the sky was still bright, Li Yan got up.
Huashan is Blessed Grotto-Heavens. Although there is no spiritual orifice in the Daoist temple, after practicing with fists and kicks, I feel comfortable all over.
At this moment, a little Daoist boy came in and reported, "Jushi Li, there is someone outside the door asking to see you."
Li Yan hurried out and found that he was indeed an acquaintance.
The person who came was none other than Manager Wan, and there was someone beside him who surprised him. They were the master and disciple of the Meishan Sect in Jingchu's team...